ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - JERSEY CITY AREA

This ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - JERSEY CITY AREA position at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Addiction Medicine position at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use assessment, Case management, Referral coordination, Trauma informed care, Report writing, Communication, Documentation, NJSAMS. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Assessment Counselor conducts substance use assessments for DCP&P caregivers and coordinates appropriate treatment referrals. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate client records, monitoring compliance, and communicating client status to relevant stakeholders.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.